In between a flood of energy-related news from IFA 2023, a small startup may be the one closer to revolutionizing our daily lives. Ambient Photonics presented its high-efficiency low-light photovoltaic solar cell that not only offers around 3x higher efficiency than current amorphous silicon (a-Si) cells in indoor environments but also offers the first step to potentially kill disposable batteries in the future. Keep reading to learn more about it.
It’s the weekend, so it’s time for our Top 5 Android and iOS apps at NextPit. This week, we’re featuring a digital version of the classic board game Cluedo, along with the official Post-it app and a daily trivia app, among others.
Following the launch of the Galaxy A14 5G (review) and Galaxy A34 (review), it seems Samsung isn’t done updating its Galaxy A line yet. A new listing has been spotted uncovering the specs of the Galaxy A05. And if these details hold any value, then the budget non-5G Android phone is delivering significant hardware improvements from the Galaxy A04.
Also read: These are the current best budget smartphones to buy in 2023
Technology across all sectors is evolving faster than ever, and as new tools and approaches emerge, so too do new trends in how we work and live.
In recent weeks, we all witnessed how the Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof had to file for bankruptcy. For owners of a VanMoof e-bike, anxious times began as to whether support will continue to be guaranteed when the servers are shut down and the digital key may no longer work. Now the Dutch e-bike manufacturer shared some good news from a press release: Lavoie will take over VanMoof!
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Lenovo unveiled a portable gaming console at the IFA 2023 that has a lot of power underneath the hood, running on Windows 11 and powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset. It has also been similarly priced as its competitor. nextpit has already reviewed the portable console for you.
OnePlus announced that it plans to roll out OxygenOS 14 which is based on Android 14 on September 25, which is a few months after the company initiated the beta program. More than just having new Android features, the update will bring the all-new proprietary Trinity Engine that adds several under-the-hood enhancements, including to the processor and memory, to eligible OnePlus smartphones.
Also read: Which Android phones will receive the Android 14 update
The Soundgear Sense is JBL’s true wireless open-ear earbuds. If you’re confused about the terminology, keep reading this hands-on review to understand how it works. Spoiler alert: it uses air!
Withings announced two new hybrid smartwatches today at the start of IFA 2023. These include the new ScanWatch 2, which sports temperature sensors, and an affordable ScanWatch Light, which lacks the TempTech technology. Withings is also kicking off pre-orders for both smartwatches.
Also read: How to extend the battery life of your Apple Watch
The Anker Mach R1 does many things differently than previous mopping and vacuuming robots—from the wiping technology and navigation to the design of the base station. nextpit already had initial contact with the Mach R1 at IFA 2023, and it is already one of the most exciting robot vacuum cleaners of 2024.